I'M HOME!

It was a good trip, but not a great trip.      Bart was so uncomfortable and I know if we had put this off until December or so after his corrective surgery it would have been better.    But he did OK and had some great visits with his brother.

So did I.   Have good visits with Bret.    Everything worked well that we could be taken for a tour of the river in Bret's Pontoon boat and experience them fishing.   It was great and much cooler on  the water.   Bret cooked most of our meals and has become an excellent cook.   I finally told him that we needed to go OUT for dinner to give him a break and we went to an excellent Mexican Restaurant in the area.

I brought Nicky with us.    As it turned out a mistake.    He got sick and spent two days at a veterinary hospital.     But is back with us and seems to be holding his own or improving.    Last trip for that guy.

Please pray for my Leslie who has been taken off of life support.     God will be good to her.

Dia DHuit
Mary

Things are getting hectic around here.   Going to be spending time with Bret. 

So don't worry if you don't hear from me for a few days.    All is well.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I had a very busy day beginning at 8:30AM with a visit to my Arthritis Doctor.    I am doing quite well.   The pain is so reduced and we are going to check again in 3 months unless I have a problem.  

Then I did my grocery shopping for the trip, topped off my gas tank so I am set when we get back and Picked up a couple of other things.

Then I spent the day organizing, washing and packing.    I am all ready except for the things I need in the morning.

Nicky is being so picky with his food.    He has to eat before I give him his insulin.   Dr. Fiorillo says that perhaps I am spoiling him:)

Dia Dhuit]

Mary

Sorry I haven't posted the past few days.    First, I skipped a day, THEN my mouse died, or at least was very very sick and would not show its face at all.    I spent two days trying everything I knew.  
(Battery change, rebooting) and finally called the local company that has helped me before.     I did call Leslie first but without hands on, she was unable to suggest anything I had not tried.    All my other numbers were ON THE COMPUTER.    It's OK.    A & A computers are very reasonable and he told me what to do if it happens again.

Monday night was our annual Quilt Airing for Quilt Guild.    I finished the hand quilting of a project that I have been working on FOREVER.     I am glad I am feeling better.    Seeing it held up against the sky, I realize that it is truly lovely and am proud of that .   It will keep me going.   But I will never hand quilt a queen sized quilt again!!!

Was supposed to have Writers Club last night but only three of us were coming and the other two are a married couple so it seemed silly to go out.

This morning I saw Dr. Toy.   He says I needed adjustment but am doing much better and will go back in a month.    Then I went to Bible Study.     A very stimulating discussion.    I love that group.

Got my hair cut this afternoon, and got gas in the car.   WHEW

Tomorrow I see a doctor for a checkup and pick up the few things I need for groceries at the store.    Then I can finish packing.    I am well on my way already.

Til tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I just looked at the thermometer.   It registers 104 degrees.    Glad I don't have to be out in it.    Took Nicky for a walk this morning when it was only 68 degrees.    Have to stick to that.    At least his backyard, where he has to go during the day, is shaded by three nice elm trees.

I have given myself a goal of finishing a quilt that I have been working on FOREVER before tomorrow night so that I can take it to the Quilt Guild on Monday.    Think I  told you that.    Well, I have one side to baste and will be done.      I'll let you know but I plan on finishing it tomorrow as I have no time consuming events.    Just a quick trip to the grocery and drug stores sometime during the day.    I have decided to bring Ambrosia to the Quild Guild pot luck.   Sounds refreshing.

It is supposed to start cooling down the end of next week.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another hot day.   My thermometer showed 97.    I was able to stay in except for a shopping trip and a couple of other errands that took less than an hour.    Lucky me.

I should be able to finish the quilt that I have been working on by Saturday.   Then I can take it to the Quilt Guild meeting on Monday.   I will try to remember how to send a picture it it to you all.

I am just glad that I feel well enough to do something creative EVERY DAY lately.

Hope you are all well and happy.
I truly love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Writer's Club and took Nicky for a short walk.     We heard some nice readings tonight and I read a couple of poems that I have been working on.

The rest of the day was occupied.    Kerry came to clean this morning and Dan came to mow the lawn this afternoon.  I spent some time working on crocheting and quilting and then the day was gone:)

It is hot and humid again but at least stayed in the 90s. 

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was an usher at church this morning.    It was a nice mass.

Talked to Leslie this afternoon.    She is continuing to improve and sound great.

Just got home from having dinner with Bart, Barb and Marlies.   I brought potato salad.     American potato salad which is my specialty.    Barb's family prefer the German potato salad but Bart expressly asked for American.  I go carried away and made enough for an army like I used to and ended up taking half of it over to my neighbors.   I must learn to pare down the recipes:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Wow   the last day of August.     I can't believe that it is almost Labor Day.   I think most of you know that my son Bret was born on September 4th which was Labor Day that year.    At least five women were in the birthing area at the hospital when I came in and one of the nurses said.   "Just because it is Labor day didn't mean you all had to come at once."

Temps were in the mid 80s today so tolerable.     The rain has apparently passed.    It was a quiet day, I worked on several projects and feel grateful that I WANT to work on things.    It means I am feeling better.

Going to dinner at Bart and Barb's tomorrow night. I am making potato salad.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had rain today, praise the Lord.      We are still glad to be getting it after the long weeks of hot weather that has dried us out and left us with fire danger.

Aside from that I worked on my sewing and crocheting projects and took care of Nicky.

Leslie called this afternoon, Thank be to God.   She sounded good and is in a nursing home with an excellent rehab center.    Now she can work on getting strong enough to go home.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another quiet day.    I did go out to do my grocery shopping for the week.   But aside from that I was home all day.

I finished one of my quilting projects and made headway on another and even did some crocheting which I have started again.

Talked to Bart this afternoon.   He is the only person aside from the grocery story that I talked to.

It was in the 90s today.    A big relief from those weeks of triple digets.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I went to Mass and Bible Study this morning. Both very rewarding.    We prayed for everybody.    The rest of the day was at home.     I did a lot of crafts and generally cleaned.
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Bret called this evening.   How good to talk to him.

I am worried about my Louisiana people.  Can't reach any of them.

Bart got good news.   They will be able to help alleviate the pain in his shoulder.   YEA!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

What a day.    I woke up to thunder and lightening and rain.      Welcome rain.   It has gone a long way to alleviating our drought.       It rained until about noon.      Then I took Nicky for a walk.    

Got a lot done on my projects and took care if some laundry.   \

Bart is going to another specialist about his injured shoulder tomorrow.   Please pray that they find something and can help get rid of the pain he is in.

I am going to Writer's Club tonight and have actually written a poem to read.    I am really starting to feel better.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Except for a quick trip to the store, I was home all day.    Got a lot of crafting done.

Barbara stopped by with my protein drinks.     She was off today.

I haven't heard from Bossier City.   Tried to call.    I am assuming that they are getting Leslie settled in a proper rehab/nursing center so that she can come home and be healthy.

Please keep praying.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   I got up a bit early so I could take care of my Nicky.

Spent the rest of the day at home.   A quiet day..    I sewed and crocheted.  (yes, crocheted.   I have started a lap robe with some yarn I have in the house.)

I called Dolores this evening to check on Ken.   He had his surgery last week.    He is doing very well but please pray for his continued recovery and healing.   I don't know a more optimistic or good man than our Uncle Ken.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home all day today until this evening.    Worked on several projects and generally cleaned things and I watered the front lawn.     We did not get two rains that the weathermen promised and I wanted to give the lawn a drink.

This evening I went tot he Outback with Bart.    Barb comes back from Dallas tomorrow so we decided to have a meal together.   Boy do they give the serving sizes.   I will be eating for two more days on my leftovers.    It was very good.   I got a steak and shrimp combo.

Tomorrow, will go to Mass in the morning then be home all day.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Much cooler today though I don't know how much cooler the 90's are.    We have a slim chance of rain also.   Otherwise I will water in the morning.

This morning I had to go to the Cancer Center for my 6 week port check.   They flush it to see that the flow is normal    Now I don't have to go until October but September 30 I will see my cancer doctor for a CtSCan.  So far so good.

Nicky was good today, ate a bit less than yesterday but I think he is getting picky.   I may have to hire a chef:)

 I did a bit of sewing today and worked on my book.   So I am starting to feel a bit normal.\
Dia dhuit
Have a wonderful weekend.

Mary

There was a high of 104Degrees today but it has dropped to 80 degrees because of a storm front.    We are just getting a drizzle but at least it broke the heat.

We are supposed to have somewhat cooler days (Mid 90s) for a bit.   Never thought that would be a cool spell:)

Nicky was a bit lethargic today but ate will and did all he was supposed to do.   Poor little guy.   He hates all the stuff I have to do to him.   (So do I)

Keep up the prayers for Leslie.   Yea.   She will be released from the hospital in the next 24 hours.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a nice Wednesday.    Still too hot.   104 Degrees.

But I went to Mass at 9:AM to thank God that Leslie is showing SOME improvement and then on to Bible Study for a lively discussion on the prophet Isaiah.

Barbara is at a class in Dallas for the next couple of days.    Bart invited me over for a steak dinner.   I brought salad and we had a nice evening.

Now it is getting late (for me anyway) and I need to doctor Nicky and get to bed.   Things are going to cool down some in the next two to three days and we MAY get some much needed rain.   Sure am praying for that too.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I just got home from Writer's Club.   I read my chapter on St. Patrick from my Celtic Saints book.    They seem to like it.     There are only five of us in the group so it is a nice intimate event every week.

The rest of the day was HOT.    Kerry, my cleaning lady, came in the morning.   I had a list of things to accomplish and I did them so feel pretty good about today.

Hope you are having cooler times.

Dia Dhuit
Mary